How to Pronounce "pervert"
word
/ˈpɝvɝt/, /pɝˈvɝt/
PUR-vurt (noun), pur-VURT (verb)
/ˈpɜːvɜːt/, /pɜːˈvɜːt/
PUR-vurt (noun), pur-VURT (verb)
Definition
A pervert is a person considered morally or sexually abnormal in a disturbing or unacceptable way. It is a very negative and insulting word, often used especially for someone seen as having harmful sexual behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɝvɝt/, /pɝˈvɝt/
British English
/ˈpɜːvɜːt/, /pɜːˈvɜːt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUR-vurt (noun), pur-VURT (verb)
UK
PUR-vurt (noun), pur-VURT (verb)
Listen in Context
The police arrested a pervert near the school.
She called him a pervert after his rude comment.
Some old texts use pervert as a verb meaning to corrupt.
That guy at the bus stop was staring at everyone like a total pervert.